After a summer that featured less than ideal weather in many parts of the nation, fall and winter are beginning to creep up on the horizon, a prospect that sends shivers down the spine of golfers not fortunate enough to live in a temperate location. But there is still plenty of golf to be played in Myrtle Beach this year and here are the top five reasons to take a trip to the Grand Strand this fall.
1. Value is king in Myrtle Beach – Times are tight everywhere, a reality the Myrtle Beach golf community recognizes. As a result, the value of a Grand Strand golf vacation has never been better. Browse a list of packagers, checkout specials, and get a Quick Quote. There is a Myrtle Beach golf vacation for every budget.
2. Weather – Fall is arguably the best time of year to play golf in Myrtle Beach. In October, the average temperature is 77 and in November it’s an equally appealing 69, ideal weather for golf. If you are in the Northeast or Midwest preparing to hunker down for a long winter, don’t miss the opportunity to experience the Golf Capital of the World at its most pleasant.
3. Myrtle Beach Air Service – Getting to the Grand Strand has never been easier. Spirit, Direct Air, Allegiant Air, US Air, Delta, Continental and Northwest all service Myrtle Beach International Airport. Myrtle Beach is also fortunate to have direct flight service from more than 20 markets, including Chicago, New York, Boston and Washington, D.C.
4. Great Golf – The weather is nice and direct air service is a boon, but ultimately what you are looking for is great golf, and Myrtle Beach has it The Grand Strand is home to seven of “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses,” according to Golf Digest, a figure no other destination can match. The area’s strength is in its depth, a notion validated by the presence of more than 40 4-star courses.
5. Myrtle Beach is a Great Time – The only thing that comes close to matching the golf Myrtle Beach offers is the experience it provides off the course. The last year has been stressful for everyone but with the economy recovering, a Myrtle Beach golf trip is a guaranteed good time (with the added bonus of not breaking the bank). No matter your agenda, if you can’t find something to do in Myrtle Beach, you aren’t looking.